Erfgoedhotels in Shimotakai District

Yumi and Brad have turned a tired hotel into a great little place that offers Western style service while maintaining the charm of small mountain village family inn. Room was Japanese style with a big queen size bed. Could easily sleep 5 people making the value very good. Breakfast was simple but filling. Great little bar downstairs with live music 3 nights a week. The best part of Yumi's place is the location. Right smack in the center of town. Not a lot to do, but it's a great place for a few days. Oh. And the skiing is world class! Just a short walk to the people mover and the hill is yours. Hit the hot spring baths around town after a ski and you will know why Japan is so magical! I'll be back!

Jacob and Josie and Justin at Altitude Madarao looked after us really well. They provide breakfast every day with variety of choices. There’s a slope just about less than 100m walk and you can get lift passes and gear rental in the shop near carpark 7. Great host overall, highly recommended to anyone. They try to create homely atmosphere, where we felt from the day one. Thanks team Altitude Madarao..

Great place. Good location. The room was spacious and clean. Would recommend staying here!

What a wonderful lodge to stay in to enjoy this stunning location. Our hosts couldn’t have looked after us better. Nothing was a problem. The food was delicious and the lodge was a warm and comfortable reprieve from the snow. We had an incredible powder snowboarding experience and some onsen time. Couldn’t recommend this lodge more!

Really great place to stay. Staff were fantastic, room was nice and location perfect. To top it off, they have the best restaurant in town.

Kazumi was lovely and extremely helpful. We had plenty of questions and she went out of her way to help us. The location depends on what you're after. For us it was perfect as there was still snow there late in the season. Thank you so much for all your help Kazumi - much appreciated!

6 stars This is a classic locally run Japanese hotel known as Kofukan. Firstly, they don’t write messages on Airbnb. Just book and go. When you arrive at train station, tell taxi “Kofukan” ¥700. On checkout the hotel gives you free ride back to station. Two staff speak English decently, but all staff are so polite and kind, it is a classic Japanese ryokan and gives you authentic experience how locals travel, host and stay in Japan. Highly recommend. The onsens are amazing, very clean and fresh water, hot. They give robes called yukata to wear around the hotel, and the rooms have hot water ready all the time for tea, such a nice amenity. The tables also have extra blankets for cold weather, the room has space heater. They offer delicious Japanese breakfast and also dinners. Nearby you can walk to the local restaurants in the small town. Honestly if you are coming to Myoko this is the place to stay. Tip: frozen Sakura sweets across the station in souvenir shop. (Let thaw)

If you want to rave about a place. This is it. The hosts are very kind. And have you ever found an Airbnb with near-Michelin star quality food (their offered fine-dining)? This is the place. Great breakfast too. And even though we were at the end of winter season, and didn’t go with them on outdoor adventures, they’re helpful with the ample others things you can do around the place. In short: something to rave about. Really enthusiastic about it all 🤩

The lodge is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and a serene atmosphere. The rooms are not only spacious but also incredibly comfortable and tastefully decorated. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, always available to answer our questions and provide recommendations for local attractions. The breakfast was not only delicious but also varied and plentiful. We especially enjoyed the fresh, locally sourced ingredients and the homemade sourdough bread. Thank you for everything.